Miami top cop's life saved by wife during attempted suicide: lawyer

Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo "Freddy" Ramirez's wife saved his life during a suicide attempt last month when she seized his arm, their lawyer said Monday in a statement.

Boy falls from coaster at Florida amusement park, rushed to hospital with 'traumatic injuries': officials

A six-year-old child was rushed to the hospital on Thursday with serious injuries after possibly falling off a roller coaster at the Kissimmee Fun Spot amusement park, according to paramedics.

Parkland school shooting to be re-enacted as part of civil lawsuit before building is demolished

Nine members of Congress are expected to tour the blood-stained and bullet-pocked halls at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Friday, shortly before ballistics technicians reenact the massacre that left 14 students and three staff members dead. 

Florida bans AP Psychology course over sexual orientation, gender identity curriculum concerns: College Board

The Florida Department of Education has banned AP Psychology courses throughout the state due to sexual orientation and gender identity curriculum concerns, the College Board said in a statement Thursday.

DeSantis agrees to debate with Gavin Newsom: ‘Just tell me when and where’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed to debate California Gov. Gavin Newsom to highlight the differences in governing between the Sunshine State and the Golden State. 

Florida teen, adult rescued from accused human trafficker they met online, sheriff says: 'Sick individual'

The Hernando County sheriff is urging parents to pay attention to what their children are doing online after he says a teen and a young adult were human trafficked by a man they met on an online dating app and recently rescued in Spring Hill.  

Florida girl accused of sending fake 911 text to be released on home detention, judge says

The 11-year-old Florida girl accused of sending a fake 911 text that said her friend was kidnapped is being released to her parents on home detention, a judge said Thursday morning.

Florida girl, 11, arrested for fake 911 text that her friend was kidnapped: deputies

An 11-year-old girl from Florida was arrested for allegedly prank texting 911 to report a false kidnapping because she thought it “would be funny," according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.

Man jumps overboard Carnival cruise ship off Florida's coast, US Coast Guard says

Crews are searching for a man who jumped overboard the Carnival Elation cruise ship off Florida's coast late Sunday, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Florida A&M indefinitely suspends football-related activities in wake of unauthorized music video shoot

The hip-hop music video contained explicit lyrics and was recorded in the team locker room, the school said. Rapper Real Boston Richey's song titled "Send A Blitz" was released on Friday night.

Rapper YNW Melly murder trial ends in mistrial after jury deadlocks

A deadlocked jury has prompted a mistrial in the double murder trial of rapper YNW Melly in South Florida. He's accused of murdering two of his friends five years ago.

Drug-addicted 'cocaine sharks' may be devouring dumped drugs off Florida coast

Thousands of sharks off Florida's coast may have ingested bales of cocaine left in the water by drug smugglers attempting to get their product into the United States.

Florida restaurant closes after 7 customers allege they tested positive for meth after eating there

A Japanese hibachi steakhouse in Florida permanently closed its doors after seven customers alleged they tested positive for methamphetamine hours after eating at the restaurant earlier this month.